Engine Sludge cleaner
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AutoRX? Where am I, at the oil guy site? Oh well, maybe it works as well as any other method, I don't know.
I would run about 12 ounces of Schaeffer's Neutra 131 in the oil for a whole OCI.
I would run about 12 ounces of Schaeffer's Neutra 131 in the oil for a whole OCI.
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From: Central NY
Originally Posted by jimandmandy
Second that. ARX is expensive, but I have used it and it works without harm.
Jim
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Ill run a qt of diesel/kerosene for about 5 min, before the first oil change on a it's new to me car/truck.
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From: Dallas,TX., Y'all.
I've heard nothing but good things regarding auto-rx, however I've not personally used it.
here is a site with the test results:
http://www.auto-rx.com/rms13/
also, a rather lengthy discussion on oil additives can be followed here on an oil forum:
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...t=0&Board=UBB5
Personally, I usually just dump a quart of trans fluid in my crankcase a day or so before I plan to do an oil change. Trans fluid is loaded with detergents and does a pretty good job of keeping an engine clean.
(it should be noted that auto trans fluid is basically a 5-7 wt oil loaded with detergents and anti foaming agents, along with some other stuff. I've been doing this with all my vehicles regularly for 30 years and never had a negative result.)
here is a site with the test results:
http://www.auto-rx.com/rms13/
also, a rather lengthy discussion on oil additives can be followed here on an oil forum:
http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...t=0&Board=UBB5
Personally, I usually just dump a quart of trans fluid in my crankcase a day or so before I plan to do an oil change. Trans fluid is loaded with detergents and does a pretty good job of keeping an engine clean.
(it should be noted that auto trans fluid is basically a 5-7 wt oil loaded with detergents and anti foaming agents, along with some other stuff. I've been doing this with all my vehicles regularly for 30 years and never had a negative result.)
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From: Too close to Houston
Why do you want to flush it?
If there's a lot of sludge or carbon in an engine I'd just as soon have it stay put and not break off in chunks. I just maintain my regular oil change interval. If an engine needs to be cleaned I'll take it apart and see to it that all the bad stuff is removed and not just moved around. I've taken apart engines that had A LOT of coke/carbon in them. Other than the brushing, scraping, and picking to get it out I couln't see where it did any harm.
If there's a lot of sludge or carbon in an engine I'd just as soon have it stay put and not break off in chunks. I just maintain my regular oil change interval. If an engine needs to be cleaned I'll take it apart and see to it that all the bad stuff is removed and not just moved around. I've taken apart engines that had A LOT of coke/carbon in them. Other than the brushing, scraping, and picking to get it out I couln't see where it did any harm.
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From: Central NY
Originally Posted by Sport45
Why do you want to flush it?
If there's a lot of sludge or carbon in an engine I'd just as soon have it stay put and not break off in chunks. I just maintain my regular oil change interval. If an engine needs to be cleaned I'll take it apart and see to it that all the bad stuff is removed and not just moved around. I've taken apart engines that had A LOT of coke/carbon in them. Other than the brushing, scraping, and picking to get it out I couln't see where it did any harm.
If there's a lot of sludge or carbon in an engine I'd just as soon have it stay put and not break off in chunks. I just maintain my regular oil change interval. If an engine needs to be cleaned I'll take it apart and see to it that all the bad stuff is removed and not just moved around. I've taken apart engines that had A LOT of coke/carbon in them. Other than the brushing, scraping, and picking to get it out I couln't see where it did any harm.
I've used it on 3 vechicles and notice very very tiny bits of (possible) sludge on my dipstick....and then i drain it away.
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